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Needle Arm
ニードルアーム Needle Arm |
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| Generation: | III |
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Battle Data
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| Category | 
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| Power: | 60 |
| Accuracy: | 100% |
| PP: | 15, max: 24 |
| Affects: | Selected target |
| Secondary Effect: | Flinch |
| Priority: | 0 |
| Contact: | Yes |
Affected by
| Magic Coat: | No |
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| Magic Bounce: | |
| Bright Powder: | Yes |
| Protect/Detect: | Yes |
| Snatch: | No |
| Mirror Move: | |
| King's Rock: | No |
Needle Arm is a Grass-type move introduced in Generation III. It was Cacnea and Cacturne's signature move until Generation V.
It can currently be learned by Cacnea, Cacturne, and Maractus, all based on Cacti, a spiky species of plant, with different subspecies.
Effect[]
In Battle[]
The foe is hammered with a large pincer. This move has a high Critical Hit ratio.
Contests[]
Badly startles the Pokémon in front.
Super Contests[]
A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.
Learnset[]
Generation III[]
By Leveling Up[]
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cacnea | Grass | 37 |
| Cacturne | Grass/Dark | 41 |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
Generation IV[]
By Leveling Up[]
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | type | Level |
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| Cacnea | Grass | 45 |
| Cacturne | Grass/Dark | 53 |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
Generation V[]
By Leveling Up[]
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Cacnea | Grass | 45 |
| Cacturne | Grass/Dark | 53 |
| Maractus | Grass | 22 |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
Generation VI[]
By Leveling Up[]
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | type | Level |
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| Cacnea | Grass | 45 (XY), 16 (ORAS) |
| Cacturne | Grass/Dark | 53 (XY), 16 (ORAS) |
| Maractus | Grass | 22 |
| Quilladin | Grass | 26 |
| Chesnaught | Grass/Fighting | 26 |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
Gallery[]
- Main series
Needle Arm being used by James' Cacnea.
Needle Arm being used by Harley's Cacturne.
Needle Arm being used by James' Mime Jr. via Mimic.
Needle Arm being used by a wild Quilladin.
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